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Consider In-Season Nitrogen

In the next 3 weeks we are going to approach the rapid growth stage. This is where it only takes two or three days to put on a new leaf, and we go from knee high corn to shoulder high very quickly. Th...

May 13, 2025
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Switching Weed Chemistries

The weather has made it a challenge to keep ahead of planting. Many acres of corn and soybeans have emerged where the wind prevented some pre-emerge spraying. There are many chemical options avai...

May 05, 2025
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Before Spraying, Check Emergence

Sooner than later the weather will straighten up and we will be back in the fields. Before going to the field to spray, make sure you check for possible emergence of the crop and adjust plans if neces...

Apr 28, 2025
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In-Field Scouting with SFG

​Timely scouting helps us keep on top of the fields that need attention soon and also know what each field needs before the sprayer gets there. If you have questions about scouting or would like to ge...

Apr 21, 2025
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Don't Skip on Pre-Emerge Chemical

With spring rapidly approaching and the corn market not leaping upward, some farmers are trying to cut expenses for the 2025 growing season. I often hear the question, “Do I really need to spend...

Apr 07, 2025
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Early-Season Planting

Now we are almost done with anhydrous and dry fertilizer applications. While driving around the area I have started to see planters pulled up to open sheds to get fine tuned for planting in the upcomi...

Mar 31, 2025
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Terminating Cover Crops

While you're preoccupied with gas, don't forget to terminate your cover crops. A few days in the 60’s and they will start growing like crazy. This will be something we want to manage clo...

Mar 24, 2025
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Avoid Soil Compaction

The weather is trying to turn and we’re just getting started with NH3 and Supergrow application. The southern region kicked off NH3 over this past weekend and has been getting along very well. W...

Mar 17, 2025
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Spring Seeding Time

The weather is starting to warm up and spring is feeling closer every day. Spring seedings will start when the soil dries up in the next few weeks. It is time to line up your alfalfa, grass, other sma...

Mar 11, 2025
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Spring Soil Sampling

It is a good time to look at our soil samples and see if there was something that didn’t get sampled last fall. Whether it be GPS, grid, or conventional samples we still have time to pull sample...

Feb 27, 2025
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